Typographical machine



June 26, 11923.

1,459.978 D. s. KENNEDY TYPOGRAPHI GAL MACHI NE Filed June 16, 1922 '3 Sheets-Sheet l June 26, 1923.

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DAVID S. KENNEDY, OF BROOKLYN, NEN YOBK, ASSIGNOR TO MEBGENTHALER LINO- TYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL I'IIACHINE.

Application filed June 16, 1922. Serial "No. 568,711,

To (r77 iii/tom 11/ may concern:

lie it known that 1, DAVID S. KENNEDY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typographical machines, such as linotype machines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent of the United States No. 436,532, to O. Mergenthaler, wherein circulating matrices are released from a magazine in the order in which their characters are to appear in print and thenassembled in line, the composed line transferred to theface of a mold, themold filled with molten metal to form a slug or linotype against the matrices which produce the typecharacters thereon, and the matrices thereafter returned through distributing mechanism to the magazin from which they started. More particularly, it relates to those machines equipped with a plurality of fonts of matrices, any one of which may be brought into action at will.

The fonts most commonly employed each comprise about ninety different matrices, which vary widely in body size or thickness in the respective fonts, reaching as high as it; pt. or more. VVhile'these regular fonts thus afford a wide choice to the compositor, there are certain classes of work which require even larger sizes of matrices. To meet this requirement, the machines have been equipped with one or more supplemental magazines containing an auxiliary font or fonts of the required size (which may be anywhere from 24- pt. to 36 pt. or more), or

containing any other fonts desired to supplement the regular fonts of the main magazines. Inone class of such machines (see Kennedy Patent No. 1,136,535), both the main and't-he supplemental magazines are movably arranged so that different selected ones thereof maybe brought into operative relation to a single distributingmechanism at the top and a single assembling mechanism at the bottom. This arrangement permits the free mixture of the matrices of the regular fonts with those of the auxiliary fonts, but it does not allow the matrices of either the ,regular fonts or the auxiliary fonts to be used or mixed with each other.

In another class of such machines (see Rogers Patent No. 1,270,328), the maga-. zines of the two series are stationary and the this end, the machine is equipped with a plurality of distributors cooperating continu ously with all the magazines of the two series and with a single assembling mecha nism common to all the magazines of both series, and the magazines are mounted in such manner that any selected magazine of either series may be moved into operative re lation to the common assembling mechanism without disturbing the cooperative relation existing between the magazines and the dis: trilnitors.v The exact arrangement and relationship of the parts will be fully pointed out in the detailed description to follow.

In the accompanying drawings, I have shown my invention only in preferred form and byway of example, and it will be understood that many changes and variations therein and in its mode of application may be madeand still be comprised within its spirit. Generally speaking, I desire it to y be understood that I do not limit myself to any specific form or adaptation, except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims. I

Referring to the drawings:

Figs. 1, 2 and 3 are side, front and rear elevations of my improved machine; and

Fig. d is a view of a detail.

The matrices X of the regular fonts are stored in the series of superposed main magazines A, whilethose of the auxiliary fonts are stored in the series of superposed supplemental magazines B, it being noted that these two series of magazines are arranged side by side or in tandem. In the embodiment illustrated, only two magazines are shown in each series, but it will be understood that a greater number may be employed if desired. The main magazines A are of the customary trapezoidal form, hav

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ing their grooved channels (90 in number) converging toward their lower ends and spaced apart to accommodate the smaller matrices of the regular .ionts, whereas the supplemental magazines B are of plain rectangular shape, having their grooved channels (36 in number) parallel throughout and more widely spaced apart in order to acmagazines B, all substantially as shown and.

described in the Ro ers Patent llo. 1,270 2D 7 before referred to. or as embodied in the coni- I mercial Model 2-l machine. 7

The assembling mechanism, unlike the distributing mechanism, is capable of cooperating with oneinagazine only of each series. Thus, there is employed a common assembler entrance having 1ts main portion l arranged to cooperate with a selected one of the magazines A and a supplemental portion F arranged to cooperate with a s'electedone ot the magazines B, it being observed that both portions discharge'the matrices they receive onto the assembling belt F which delivers them to the usual assembler (not shown) wherein they are composed in line. The release of the matrices from the two selected magazines is effected by two distinct sets of escapement actuating devices, one set for each. series oi magazines, and each comprising a bank of pivoted levers C and a corresponding bank of operating reeds C The reeds of one set are actuated from the main keyboard C and those of the other set from the supplemental keyboard C The use of the foregoing arrangement is permitted and provided for by mounting the magazines of the two series in such manner that any selected magazine of either series may be brought into operative relation to the common assembler entrance and .the corresponding set of escapement actuating devices without disturbing the'cooperative relation existing between the magazines and the distributing inechanism.. To this end, the main magazines A are carried by separate base frames A pivotally connected at their upper ends, as at A to fixed supporting bracketsG (only'one of which is shown herein) The supplemental magazines B are likewise carried by -se aarate base frames B pivot-ally connected at their upper ends, as at B to the fixed supporting bracket G at one side and to a further supporting bracket G at the opposite side, it being pointed out that the pivotal axes of the supplemental magazines are coincident with those of the main magazines. According to the foregoing con struction, the magazines of each series are free to be rocked upwardly and downwardly about independent axes located below and close up to the distributors so that when any selected magazine of either series isbrought into operative position, the extent of rocle ing of the magizine entrances D or D will be so slight as not to interfere with their operative relation to the distributors, which may thus continue to distribute the matrices into the magazines at all ti 'ies. As a result, it follows that the matrices from anyone of the magazines or any combination thereof may be mixed together in the same line, notwithstanding the fact that theselec-tion ot the desired magazines involves the raising or lowering of the magazines of either or both series. I believe myself to be the first to provide an arrangen'ient of this kind, and i lay claim thereto broadly. The air-- rangement greatly simplifies the construction of: the parts, and moreover enables the matrices, particularly the auxiliary matrices, to be composed in line in a very expeditious andetticient manner. J

Attention is directed to the fact that the magazines or each series, instead. oi being parallel as usual, are arranged in planes converging toward their upper ends, see particularly Fig. 1. This converging or fan-shaped arrangement of the magazines is also believed to be entirely new] and is very advantageous for a variety of reason.

For instance, it not only allows the pivotal axes of the magazines to be brought closer together as desired, but in addition, it enables the magazine entrances (the lower or rear ones in particular) to conform more nearly to their regular curvature, and moreover, permits the magazines to approximate a common or uniform angle when in operative position, notwithstanding their separate pivotal mounting.

The swinging of the base frames (which in each series constitute ashift frame) to etlect the interchange of the magazines may be carried out in any desired manner. In the lot stantially the same form of mechanism is employed for the supplementalmagazines B.

Thus, there is provided a single pair of toggle links K and K jointed together at K and adapted to be extended and collapsed by a second hand lever K.

As shown in Fig. 2, the two hand levers H and K are arranged side by side in close proximity to each other and are pivoted to a lined supporting bracket G as at K so as to turn about a common axis. The hand lever H is provided with asmall pivoted lever H having at its forward end a double grip portion H and connected at its rear end to a locking pin H which passes through a hole in the lever H andiengages in a similar hole formed in the hand lever K. When thus coupled together, the two hand levers may be operated as one, causing the magazines of the two series to be raised or lowered simultaneously to bring two different magazines (one in each series) simultaneously into operative position. This simultaneous shifting of the magazines is useful in certain cases when it is desired ornecessary to mix matrices from two particular fonts or sets.

On the other hand, other conditions may require that the matrices from any one of the main magazines be mixed with matrices from any one of the supplemental magazines. This will. involve the independent shifting of the two series of magazines, which is permitted by operating the pivoted lever H to withdraw the locking pin H so thus to disconnect the two hand levers. In other words, the arrangement is such that the magazines of the two series may be shifted, either independently or simultane ously, to bring different selected magazines into operative position.

Mechanism like that disclosed in my prior Patent No. 1,386,786, above mentioned is employed to facilitate-the removal of the magazines in each series. Such mechanism is herein shown only in connection with the supplemental magazines and comprises the pair of rotary cams J fixed to the opposite ends of the transverse rock shaft J journalled in suitable bearings of the lower base frame B These cams are arranged to cooperate with rollers G carried by suitable brackets on the fixed machine frame and are rotated by the operating handle J which may be made integral with one of the cams as shown or attached separately to the rock shaft. Normally, and when at rest, the cams J stand clear of the rollers G so as to permit the free and unimpeded shifting of the magazines, but, upon the operation of the hand lever J the cams are brought into engagement with the rollers and then by their continued rotation swing the entire magazine structure upwardly about the pivotal axes of the base frames to an extent suflicient to locate the lower magazine above.

the assembler entrance. As the magazines are thus raised, they are also separated vertica-lly from each other, this being done by means of the links J pivotally connected at their lower ends to the cams J and at their upper ends to the upper base frame E the points of attachment of the links to the cams being such that the upper base frame will be swung upwardly about its pivotal axis to a further extent than that of the lower base frame. Counter-balancing devices (also like those disclosed in my said patent) are em ployed to assist the operator in performing the above operations, these devices comprising the arm J*, the centrally pivoted lever are provided to prevent the operation of the hand lever J except when the lower magazine is in such position. In the embodiment illustrated, such locking meansis in the form of a. hooked. shaped device J fixed to the machine frame in position to cooperate with the hand lever J the arrangement being such that when the upper magazine is in operative positiomthe locking device engages the grip portion of the hand lever and prevents its operation, whereas when the lower magazine is in such position, the looking device is disengaged from the hand lever and permits its operation.

The following improvement. although il-- lustrated only in connection with the supple mental magazines, is equally applicable to the main magazines, As shown in l. the magazine entrances D at D to the respective magazine baseframes E the upper entrance being held in place by the customary spring Dhand the lower entrance by the improved spring arrangement set forth in my prior patent lilo, 1,386,786. As more fully disclosed in said patent, this arrangement comprises the tor sion springs l) connected at their inner ends to the enclosed rock shaft D and engaged,

at their outer ends with the ribbed members of theentrance frame. The rock shaft is journalled in suitable bearings in the entrance frame and provided at opposite ends with the arms are pivoted, as-

l) which carry rollers D7 arranged in engagement with the underselves to those skilled in the art without de invention, the base frame is provided with raised portions or abutments D arranged in the path of movement of the rollers. location of the almtments is such that they will engage the rollers D at opposite sides in their two terminal positions and thus otter suihcient resistance to their movement in either direction to hold the magazine entrance in its opened or closed; condition.

' As previously stated, I have shown my improvements only in preferred form and by way of example, and obviously many parture from the scope of the invention.

Having thus described my invention, its

construction and mode of operation, what I claim is as follows: v

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series otmatrix n'iagazines arranged side by side or in tandem,distributing mechanism cooperating with all the magazines of both series. semblingmechanism common to the t o ries, and supporting and shifting means whereby any selected magazine of either se-' ries maybe moved. into operative relation to the assembling mechanism without disturbing the cooperative relation existing between the magazines and the distributing mecl1- anism.

2. Ina typographical machine, the, com bination of two seriesot matrix magazines arranged. side by side or in tandem, and each magazine provided with escapements, distributing mechanism cooperating continuously with all the magazines of both series, a set of key controlled'escapement actuating reeds for each series, and supporting and shifting means whereby any selected magazine of either series may be moved into operative relation to its corresponding set of escapement actuating reeds without'disturbing the cooperative relation existing between the magazines and the distributing mechanism. r

3. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series of matrix magazines arranged side by side or in tandem, and each magazine provided with escapements, distributing mechanism cooperating continu-, ously with all the magazines of both series, an assembler entance common to the two series, a set of key controlled escapement actuating reeds for each series of magazines, and supporting and shifting means whereby any selected magazine of either series may be brought into operative relation to the as- The therein and in.

conti nnously sembler entrance and its corresponding set of escapement actuating reeds without disturbing the cooperative relation existing between the magazines and the distributing mechanism.

4:. In a typographical machine, the comcoincident with the axes of the other series,

and means for shifting the magazines of eitherseries about their pivotal to bring any selected one into operative relation to the assembler entrance; Y

in a typographical machine, the combination of a main matrix magazine, a plurality of supplemental matrix magazines arranged at the sidevthereof,assemblingmecha- 'nisin common to the several magazines, distributing mechanism cooperating continu= ously with all said magazines, and support ing and shitting means whereby one or another of the supplemental magazines maybe moved into operative relation to the assembling mechanism without disturbing their cooperative relation with the distributing mechanism. V

6.111 a typographical machine, the com bination oi two series of shittable matrix magazines, and means for shifting both series of magazines simultaneously in the same direction to bring two different magazines into operative position at one operation.

7. In a typographical machine, the combinationot two'series of suitable matrix magazines, and means for shifting the two series. either independently or simultaneously, to bring different selected magazines into operative position. i

8. In atypographical machine, th combination of two series of shi-Etable matrix magazines. shifting means for each series, and a coupling device for connecting the two shitting means together. when desired, so that both may be operated as one.

In a typographical machine, the combination of two series of shiftable matrix magazines. two shifting hand levers, one for each series, arranged in close proximity to each other. and a. coupling device carried by one lever and adapted to engage the other to lock the two together for simultaneous operation when desired.

'10. in a typographical machine, the comhin ation of a plurality of distributors, acorresponding plurality of matrix magazines mounted to turn about separate and independent pivotal axes located adjacenttho respective distributors, and n'ieans for shifting the magazines about their pivotal. axes to bring one or another into operative positiomthe said magazines being arranged in planes converging toward their upper ends for the purpose described.

11. In a typographical machine, the conn bination of a plurality of magazines, ashitt Frame movable to bring; one or another oi? the magazines into operative position and comprising separable base frames \vhereou the magazines are removably mounted, means for effecting the separation of the base frames to permit the removal of the magazin s. and means for preventing the separation of the base frames when the shift frame occupies a given position.

In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, a shift trame movable to bring one or another of the magazines into operative position, means for effecting such movement of the shit't frame. additional means for moving the shift frame to an extent beyond that controlled by the first mentioned means, and locking means to prevent the operation of said additional means when the shift frame occupies a given position.

13. In a typographical machine, the conebination of a fixed assembler entrance, a plurality of magazines, a shift frame movable. to bring one or another of the magazines into operative relation to the assembler entrance and comprising separable base frames whereon the magazines are removablv mounted, means for effecting such movement of the shift frame, additional means for moving the shift frame to locate the lowermost magazine beyond the assembler en trance and For separating the base Frames from each other to permit the removal of the magazines, and locking means to pre-- vcnt the operation of said additional means except when the lowermost magazine is in operative relation to the assembler entrance.

i l. in a typographical machine, the combinat on of a fixed assembler entrance, a plurality of magazines. means for shifting the magazine to bring one or another into operative relation to the assembler entrance, additional means for raising the magazines above the assembler entrance, and locking means for preventing the operation of said raising means, except when the lowermost magazine is in operative relation to the assembler entrance.

In a typographical machine, the combination of a tired assembler entrance, a plurality of distributors, a corresponding plurality of magazines operatively conneoted with. the distributers, separate base frames whereon the magazines are removably mounted and each pivotally mounted at its upper end immediately adjacent the corlock ng: means to prevent the operation of said add tional means except when the lowermost magazine is in operative relation to the assembler entrance.

l6. In a typographical machine, the combination of fixed assembler entrance, a plur 'itv of distributors, a corresponding plurality of magazines operatively connected with the distributors. separate base frames whereon the magazines are removably mounted and each pivotally mounted at its upper end immediately adjacent the corre 1g distributer. means for shifting the x rrames about their respective pivots to bring; one or another of the magazines into operative relation to the assembler entrance without ailccting the connection of the maq'azines with the distributors, additional n'ieans operable to separate the base frames from each other and to locate the lowermost maa'azine beyond the assembler entrance, and locking means for preventing the opcirati on oi? said additional means except when the lowermost magazine is in operative relation to the assembler entrance.

1?. In a typographical machine, the combination of a fixed assembler entrance, a plurality oi? distributors, a corresponding plurality 0t n'iaoazines operatively connected with the distr'tuiters, separate base frames whereu 'ion the m azines are removably mounted and each pivotally mounted at its upper end immediately adiaccnt the corre spending; distributor. means for shifting the base to the s zine thereon beyond the assembler entrance, a hand lever for operating said cams, and a locking device mounted on the machine frame in position to engage and hold the hand lever against operation except when the lowermost magazine is in operative relation to the assembler.

19. in a typographical machine, the combintion of a magazine, a distributer, anintermediate pivoted magazine entrance, a torsion spring carried bodily by the entrance, movable device connected to said spring and arranged to react against a relatively fixed part of the machine, and an frames about their respective pivots to brine; one or another of the magazines into abutment arranged in the path of movement of said device andv acting to resist its movement in either direction.

19. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine, a distributer, an intermediate pivoted magazine entrance a rock shaft carried by the entrance, a torsion spring surrounding the shaft and connected thereto at one end and at its opposite end to the entrance,an arm fixed to the shaft and arranged in running engagement Witha relatively fixed part of the machine, and an abutment arranged in the path of movement of said arm and acting to resist its movement in either direction.

in testimony whereof, I haveaffixed my signature hereto.

DAVID SQ KENNEDY. 

